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verb

past tense of maximize

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of maximized
Adjective
Aristotle, in his influential account, used a term, aretê, expressing the notion of maximized potential. — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 22 May 2026 The film’s global distribution strategy, backed by Jio Studios, maximized screen presence across traditional and emerging markets, capitalizing on peak demand windows. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026 House of Leon’s take on a classic chaise lounger is rooted in a solid teak frame and triple the cushion support for maximized comfort. — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 1 Apr. 2026 On this site, San Diego Educators Association President Kyle Weinberg also stated preferences for maximized number of units, as well as multi-bedroom apartments for families to address declining enrollment. — Jemma Stephenson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Jan. 2026
Verb
Considering how the Heat have maximized heart and hustle, mixing in significant development, keeping Pelle from free agency appears prudent. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026 For Karma, that means examining how efficiently a floor plan uses space, whether natural light is maximized, whether amenities support real routines and whether a development remains connected to the wider community as an area grows. — Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026 Productivity began to be measured not only in profits maximized, but also in meetings shortened, messages answered, and bottlenecks removed. — Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 4 Sep. 2026 By keeping vents free of obstructions and furniture, airflow is maximized, which increases a home’s cooling. — Rebecca Jones, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2026 This is the optimal range for leaders, where vigilance, working memory, and cognitive flexibility are maximized. — Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026 As for training camp, Reid and linebacker Nick Bolton said the Chiefs maximized their 22 practices over 28 days at Missouri Western State University, the team’s early practice home since 2010. — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026 Friedman maximized a seller’s market in previous deadlines, trading Noah Syndergaard (2023), James Paxton (2024) and Dustin May (2025) off the big-league roster in recent trading periods. — Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 31 July 2026 The Caribbean economies depended on slave labor, trade and supplies from around the world to make sure the sugar flowed freely and tax revenues to European colonial powers were maximized. — R. Grant Gilmore Iii, The Conversation, 30 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maximized
Adjective
  • The National Hurricane Center said Sunday that Odalys’ center was about 1,345 miles west-southwest of the southern tip of Baja California, with maximum sustained winds of 50 mph.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The finished expedition vehicle reportedly has a maximum weight of about 34,170 pounds.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 20 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Tensions have surged in the West Bank, and extremist Israeli settler attacks against Palestinians have increased exponentially, emboldened by right-wing, ultra-nationalist politicians in Israel's government.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Now, with growing bipartisan opposition to the rapid buildout of data centers suggest that even ordinary residents of communities and voters have increased power to help pace the frontier from the bottom up.
    — Bhaskar Chakravorti, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Not a maximal one, but if being a true pop singer means singing lead on some of the most magical recordings of the 20th century, Love did that.
    — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Then, of course, there is tokenmaxxing—the trend of maximal AI use to climb a corporate leaderboard or catch the AI wave at all costs.
    — Paul Deraval, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The Russo brothers’ Encore is booked in around 3,000 theaters, boosted by Disney/Marvel’s new certification on 1,300 premium large-format screens, Infinity Vision, plus 390 Imax hubs.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Becerra’s wide lead is also boosted by his favorability rating — 48% of likely voters have a favorable opinion of him while 40% view him unfavorably and 11% have no opinion.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • With Williams and Kayla McBride on regular-max contracts and Napheesa Collier signing for a super-max, Minnesota had to be more judicious with its other signings but didn’t compromise on quality.
    — Sabreena Merchant, New York Times, 21 July 2026
  • And the Heat is currently on track to have max-level salary cap space for the 2027 offseason.
    — Anthony Chiang June 19, Miami Herald, 19 June 2026
Verb
  • Enduring principles can be enhanced by the essential replenishment of ideas — notions that might seem to contradict but that also sure can live in harmony.
    — Vahe Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 19 Sep. 2026
  • The ambience is enhanced by keeping open the ark of the Torah, the usually closed chamber at the front of the synagogue that protects the scrolls of scripture.
    — Reuven Kimelman, The Conversation, 18 Sep. 2026
Adjective
  • Cazares begins most days at sunrise and works construction or as a day laborer throughout the city and suburbs.
    — Andrew Carter, Chicago Tribune, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Mensah started the game with 24 consecutive completions, setting an ACC and Miami program record for most consecutive completions in a game.
    — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 19 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • There is also ample storage, augmented by a big walk-in pantry.
    — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 20 Sep. 2026
  • The creatorAPI platform, which launched Tuesday, points to a social-media future in which content created or augmented with AI is increasingly common.
    — J.D. Capelouto, semafor.com, 15 Sep. 2026

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“Maximized.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maximized. Accessed 27 Sep. 2026.

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